Biville N49 22.388 W001 46.824 Map 1110E
The Batterie called Petit Thot takes its name from the hamlet above which it is
perched.
The Batterie was equipped with four Schnieder 105mm cannons of 1917 vintage.
They were of the wheeled type and the hooks for the restraining chains can still
be seen in each Casemate of the type R671.
The site is remarkable for having a Fire Control Post next to the most southerly
Casemate. It would seem to be a local solution as it does not conform to the
Todt dictate.
It was possibly constructed after the Batterie was completed.
The site also has a large barracks to the rear of the site.
Inside the barracks you can still see decorations on the walls, and many of the
central chimneys are still in situ.
Most of the smaller installations, such as the guard house and small ammunition
bunkers still exist.
The Casemates remain in good condition although several have been filled with
concrete debris to prevent cattle falling into the gun chambers.
